Mary Louise Ensley

Mary Louise Ensley

Mary Ensley Obituary

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Mary Louise Ensley (Walser) passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Caldwell, Idaho. She was born July 28, 1938, in Moscow, Idaho, to Hugo and Dorothy Blood Walser. The oldest of three children, she grew up on the family wheat and cattle ranch near Viola, Idaho. Mary graduated from Potlatch High School and received her B.S. in Home Economics from the University of Idaho, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She married Thomas R Ensley on December 19, 1959, in Moscow; they were married for 46 years, until his death on October 11, 2006.

Respecting her wishes for no formal funeral service, an open house reception in Caldwell is planned for the spring. Inurnment will be in the Ensley family plot at the Onecho Cemetery in Whitman County, Washington.

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October 10, 2025

Mary Dowski posted to the memorial.

October 6, 2025

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October 5, 2025

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Mary Dowski

October 10, 2025

Mary was my mentor early in my 20+ counseling career. She was an amazingly bright, intelligent woman who cared deeply about school counseling programs in the treasure valley. There will never be anyone else like Mary Ensley. I am blessed to have worked with her and to have known her. RIP, Mary. The school counseling world has lost one of its best advocates.

Kathleen G Call-Hogg

October 6, 2025

Back in 1970 at CHS, Mrs. Mary Ensley, was one of my
favorite teachers. I will never forget her. She was so
kind and loving and cared about what you did.

Jen Williams

October 5, 2025

When I was a little girl, my Aunt Mary was dazzling to me: stylish, beautiful, professional, funny, smart, competent, and talented at many things. She was very fun to be with and even until her later years, her wit never left her. Shortly before she died, she sent me and my husband a very encouraging and thoughtful email. I will miss her. She was just always "there" in my life.

Lillena Borden

October 3, 2025

Thank you Mary for being a champion for children and families in canyon county. You strived to provide counseling programs in every level from elementary to high schools. You helped district leadership to see the importance of mental health care for children. You helped us to see that ASCA was the foundation of each successful counseling program.
Thank you Mary for never giving up on your commitment.

Lynn J. Borud

October 1, 2025

Mary was knowledgeable, bright and competent! Mary believed that "all kids are our kids" and we as a community needed to surround each child with dependable, nuturing responsible people. She was "top shelf" to partner with.
A great lady!

Bill Hallock

September 30, 2025

What a sweet woman! She was so positive. Just lovely to be around!

Sharon Hubler

September 29, 2025

Oh, sweet and talented Mary. We first met in high school at University of Idaho summer music camp. Always your great admirer,
Sharon Hubler

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